Mongoose, R.I.P.

In this gripping narrative, CIA agent Blackford Oakes embarks on a bold mission to assassinate Fidel Castro, driven by the agency’s intense obsession following the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. As Castro's regime inflicts suffering and chaos in Cuba, Oakes grapples with the absurdity of the CIA's outlandish plans—from poisoned wetsuits to Mafia involvement—while facing the grim reality of the dictator's reign. With the weight of presidential orders from the Kennedys behind him, Oakes must navigate the dangerous waters of espionage and moral dilemmas in a high-stakes game.